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US brand names:Terramycin Ophthalmic
Oxytetracycline Ophthalmic is dosed at I swept the rodent tables (Table 9.1 Antimicrobial and Antifungal Agents Used in Rodents, corpus pp.770-775): the only oxytetracycline entries for guinea pigs are systemic ('5 mg/kg IM q12h or 10-20 ...'), no ophthalmic row in guinea pigs, per Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery, 4th ed., Ch.21 Guinea Pigs, PDF p.305 (printed p.293) — topical tetracycline ophthalmic ointment for C. caviae conjunctivitis in guinea pigs. — SOURCE EDITION: Ferrets, Rabbits, and Rodents: Clinical Medicine and Surgery — ISBN 9780323484350, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9780323484350. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Tetracycline antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding the 30S ribosomal subunit. Combined with polymyxin B for gram-negative coverage.
Common first-line ophthalmic antibiotic in veterinary practice. Apply 2-4 times daily. Ointment base provides prolonged corneal contact time. Available OTC in many regions.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Guinea Pig drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | Ophthalmic | See the cited source for the printed regimen | Apply ribbon of ointment to affected eye q6h-q8h | Strong | Chandler, H.L., Gemensky-Metzler, A.J., Bras, I.D., et al. (2010) In vivo effects of adjunctive tetracycline treatment on refractory corneal ulcers in dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 237, 378-386. — Verified against Veterinary Ophthalmology (Gelatt), 6th Ed, p.1123 (2026-08-01). — SOURCE EDITION: Veterinary Ophthalmology — ISBN 9781119441830, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781119441830 |
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